Objective To understand the status of sodium cyclamate in food in Tanzhou, and provide scientific basis for hygiene supervision. Methods 110samples in five food categories were randomly collected from nine supermarkets and thirty food stalls in Taizhou from 2010to 2011. Sodium cyclamate content was determined according to GB/T 5009.97—2003. Results The overall detection rate was 72.7%. The qualification rate of confects (52.9%) was the lowest, while the nut fruits were 100% qualified. Conclusion Sodium cyclamate was commonly used in sweet food in Taizhou, and the overuse of sodium cyclamate was serious in confects. The supervision should be strengthened in order to protect the health of consumers. \=